watchmaker
Translation
watchmaker, horologist
Examples
The old watchmaker repaired my grandfather's watch.
The old watchmaker repaired my grandfather's watch.
Swiss watchmakers are famous for their precision.
Swiss watchmakers are famous for their precision.
Grammar Patterns
a watchmaker (singular) a person who makes watches The watchmaker is skilled.
watchmakers (plural) people who make watches Swiss watchmakers are famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horologist, clockmaker
Etymology
A compound word from 'watch' (a timepiece) and 'maker' (one who makes).
Memory Tips
It's easy to remember as it literally means someone who 'makes' a 'watch'.